March 28, 2013

Mayor Kasim Reed, right, and Bruce Katz speak with reporters at the launch of the Global Cities Initiative March 20. 
Atlanta already ranks 13th among metro areas in the U.S. with $20 billion in export value, according to a 2012 Brookings study, but that's without a focused strategy. The city must do more to consolidate its trade resources and help smaller companies get in the game, Mayor Kasim Reed said at the launch of the Global Cities Initiative. More
Europe • Trade

EU Leaders Push Transatlantic Trade Deal, but Uphill Battle Looms

by Trevor Williams | May 14, 2013 Since President Obama mentioned it in last year's State of the Union address, leaders from both the United States and European Union have been stumping in support of a trans-Atlantic free trade pact. More
Europe • Trade

U.S.-EU Trade Pact: Motivated by Self-Interest and Global Benefits

by Phil Bolton | May 14, 2013 The consul general of Ireland, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, the chief operating officer of United Parcel Service Inc. and the German parliamentary state secretary were all on the same page at the May 9 Europe Day celebration. More
Asia • Trade

Georgia No. 6 in State Exports to China

by Trevor Williams | May 2, 2013 Georgia ranks No. 6 among states in exports to China, climbing two spots as it became one of 12 states to double exports to the country since 2009, according to a yearly report from the US-China Business Council.  More
Americas • Trade

Suniva on U.S. Energy Mission to Chile

by Trevor Williams | April 16, 2013 Norcross-based solar cell manufacturer Suniva Inc. is one of 15 U.S. firms traveling to Chile on a Commerce Department trade mission to boost sales while helping the country develop its energy infrastructure.  More
Americas • Trade

Colombia to Fly Georgia Buyers to Miami Trade Show

by Trevor Williams | April 4, 2013 Colombia's export promotion agency is seeking Georgia companies to attend a Miami trade show where they will be able to meet more than 500 Colombian exporters.  More